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New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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inches) and high compression ratio (14:1); multi-hole direct fuel injectors; a variable cooling system; cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; and a full variable oil pump. The PCU’s DC-DC converter—which converts a direct current from one voltage level to another—is optimized to reduce overall power consumption.

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Audi gives S5 models their first diesel and 48V MHEV systems; performance and efficiency

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A DC/DC converter steps this voltage down for components in the 12–volt electrical system. It is activated whenever the power demand from the driver is high but the energy available in the exhaust flow for driving the compressor wheel is low. Both systems are embedded in the standard 48-volt main electrical system.

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

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Toyota unveiled the new fifth-generation Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The VVT-iW system is employed on the intake cycle, with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent) activated on exhaust. inches; bore remains at 3.44

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2019 Ram drops weight, gains 48V eTorque mild hybrid system

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FCA pulled the wraps off the new 2019 Ram 1500 at the Detroit Auto Show. The battery pack includes a 3-kilowatt DC-to-DC inverter to maintain the battery’s state of charge and convert 48 volts to 12 volts to power the Ram 1500’s accessories and charge its conventional 12-volt lead-acid battery. Pentastar with eTorque.

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We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips

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For one, when wakeboarding behind the Arc Sport, you aren’t constantly choking down fumes and getting loopy from exhaust mere feet from your face in an otherwise beautiful natural lake environment. The Sport is also capable of 225kW CCS DC charging, for the few marinas that have installed DC fast chargers (there’s one in Tahoe ).

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Toyota’s new conventional and hybrid powertrains for 2018 Camry deliver significant boost in efficiency

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Toyota unveiled the 2018 Camry at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Force Engine include a variable cooling system, full variable oil pump and a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. Earlier post.). inches and 4.07 inches to achieve the higher compression ratio.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity. The Escape PHEV does not come with a 480V DC Fast Charge option. The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. EV Now mode lets drivers operate on all-electric power. Level 2 240V 3.5

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